Six students, James Angove, Isobel Barber, Lydia Barber, Tasmin Boam, Ashleigh Goodall and Rachel Ragg, also gained A or A* grades in the Extended Project Qualification.

A school spokesperson added: “There are many other very good performances at a whole variety of levels. Lots of students have achieved the grades that they needed so that they are able to take their next important step.

“Successes have also included other qualifications as part of the overall achievement, like the Extended Project Qualification, Arts Award, and the Universities Award.”